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daddymacco
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Apr 12, 2020 8:20 PM UTC
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EITC

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by  VictorW9 in Deductions & credits
4m ago 
"No, Social Security benefits and Social Security Disability (SSDI) do not count as earned income."
 
It says right on this website under 'What is income' and states 'long term disability' as income. So which is it ?  
    AmeliesUncleAnswer
    Level 15
    Apr 12, 2020 9:21 PM UTC

    "Long Term Disability" refers to an insurance plan through your employer that your employer paid for.  That is considered as "Earned Income".  But Social Security Disability is different, and is NOT "Earned Income".

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    DanaB27Employee Tax Expert
    Employee Tax Expert
    Apr 12, 2020 8:44 PM UTC

    You need earned income to be able to get EITC. Please see What is Earned Income? and Do I Qualify for the EITC? for details.

     

     

    VictorW9  is correct "No, Social Security benefits and Social Security Disability (SSDI) do not count as earned income."  It is income but not earned income.

     

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    AmeliesUncleAnswer
    Level 15
    Apr 12, 2020 9:21 PM UTC

    "Long Term Disability" refers to an insurance plan through your employer that your employer paid for.  That is considered as "Earned Income".  But Social Security Disability is different, and is NOT "Earned Income".

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